My Meatloaf With Apple Chutney And Mammas Mac And Cheese Recipe

Yesterday I was craving a comforting meal. At first I was going to do an apple crisp (sort of a play on a "tv dinner") but then came across this wonderful chutney recipe. It went beautifully with the meatloaf, which is super moist, delicious in flavor and perfect in texture!
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Place meatloaf in a loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Cover with foil to keep warm.

For Apple Chutney:

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 50 minutes. Uncover and simmer over low heat for a few minutes more to cook off excess liquid; let cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Makes about 2 cups.

For Mamma's Mac and Cheese:

Cook the macaroni in boiling water for about 10 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain well and set aside.

In a deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour to make a roux and cook, stirring, to remove any lumps. Pour in the milk and cook until the mixture is thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 2 cups Cheddar and continue to cook until melted. Add the cooked macaroni and stir.

Transfer the mixture to a lightly buttered 2-quart casserole dish. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 20 minutes.

Remove the casserole from oven, top with remaining 1/2-cup cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until hot and bubbly.

p.s. on the side I served a french green bean saute with butter, garlic and toasted almonds :-)

You are something else.. Gourmet comfort food. And putting out an entire meal?? I would have never thought about apple with meatloaf... Perfect with the chicken and pork!! I will be trying this one really soon... ;-)~

Luisa, this is one elegant comfort meal for sure. It looks so very appetizing and inviting. The apple chutney is a delightful addition and I love your roux based mac and cheese. Great picture - it makes me want to dig right in. High 5 and a beauty flag for you, my dear. Thanks!

It is so nice to see you put out pure comfort food presented so decadently and looking so scrumptious on the plate. The color of the meatloaf looks divine and moist.That apple chutney with raisins rounds out the dish giving it that gourmet touch of whimsy. The mac and cheese is a great partner with the flavors and color of the spectacular bright green beans. I love all of you step by steps.Flagged as beautiful!Five forks and a big happy smile :)

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It is so nice to see you put out pure comfort food presented so decadently and looking so scrumptious on the plate. The color of the meatloaf looks divine and moist.That apple chutney with raisins rounds out the dish giving it that gourmet touch of w...more